How to make an Elevated Dog Bed
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- --Build an Elevated Dog Bed. Demonstrated by Columbus Dog Connection volunteers.
--Detailed instructions at www.ColumbusDogConnection.com/elevated_dog_beds.htm
--181,000 Views !
--We originally posted this video to one of our volunteer's You Tube Page. When we posted it to our official Columbus Dog Connection page, we had just over 181,000 views ! We've faxed a letter to You Tube to try to have the hits transferred, but they have not responded.
It doesn't matter the video has 10 years is 100% inspirational, thank you for share the instructions, my family will make them for our pets and we are seeing the video in 2024 ♥
Thank you for your kind words !
Hello! I found your really awesome DIY project by accident but wanted to tell you how much I truly enjoyed how through you were in giving the instructions to putting this together. All the great tips and tricks was wonderful. This was very kind of all of you to share this neat idea with the rest of us. I just love it.....Thank you
Hi Susan,
Thank you for your super kind comments. We are so glad you found it helpful. Thanks for giving us a feel good about our work for shelter dogs ! Warmest, Kellie
I agree
Thank you for this beautiful demo! I’m so excited!
Thanks Liz. We appreciate your kind comments.
You did great job for pet dogs keep it up. Thanks for your info for sharing.
These are amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks JoAnna ! Please send pics if you build them for a rescue or shelter and we will post with all the other shelter pics of the beds.
Great work!!! Love what you are doing!!
Thanks Carl. We appreciate your kind words.
Love the perfect execution. Jusg a suggestion to use glue instead of screws, just to keep a dog safe. For something else like a bag, suitcase, etc the screws will give a great look n will try it myself. Just that for dogs have this chewing habit n what if a metal screw gets loose n dog swallow it n gets into a life threatening situation. Everything was perfectly done,
The connectors are available at Lowes and probably Home Depot too.
Yeah I found them so many places
Muy bueno y practico , sigan adelante !!
GREAT VIDEO I will be moving to Calgary Canada and will be volunteering at a new animal rescue and my plan is to get the dogs off the cold floors AND I will make the beds and donate them, so all the info on this video and your website is great info as to where I can go/get and ask for supplies😉🐕🐾.. Canada Home Depot doesn't carry the corner pieces so I have my work cut out for me again THANK YOU
Awee!!! How many did you end up making?
Great Job
luv it, thanks
Thanks for your kind words.
This is very helpful video for pets bed 😀👍 thank you
Thank you ! We appreciate your kind words.
This is cool. I need a waterproof bed for my incontinent dog.
Thanks Sarah !
thanks
Hi! Great video! I really lunes it and I’m planning to make beds for my dogs. I have just a question: What diameter are the elbows and tubes?
Hi Mil. Please see this page of our site for all details. www.ColumbusDogConnection.com/elevated-dog-beds.html
What kind of material is that🤔. I ended up going and buying a heavy duty tarp and double layered it
This is so great! I want to make one for my dog, but I need to make it the height of my bed because she likes to be next to me when she sleeps. Any tips on how I can make it a bit taller and structurally sound?
Hi Addie. Thanks for your kind words. You would have to make a wooden frame to make it sturdy enough.
I would use a thicker pipe do it won't flip over. 🙏
Make a platform and put the bed on it. Add some steps/a ramp to help the dog get up.
This is great
Thanks Rakgadi !
I was reading the description, unfortunately youtube does not transfer views. However this is a great tutorial.
I have a disabled chicken that is an indoor pet. I'm planning on making this for her, but I am going to use much longer legs and make a frame for the bottom as well, then I will put cloth on all sides, except one, to make a cube, finally I am going to take the cloth for the side that didn't get used and I'm going to measure it, cut a hole, sew back the edges of the hole to prevent freying and then attach it all together. This will make her a nest box/hide away bed and a perch.
Sounds awesome. Please post a picture when you are done so we can share with our chicken sanctuary friends.
@@columbusdogconnection2950 I definitely will!
Very nice. I’m wondering what the total cost is to make a bed because Amazon is selling a comparable bed for about $25. I only want one so I’m thinking Amazon.
link?
Question: what type of clothe was used?
Please see this page of our site for cloth options. Thanks www.columbusdogconnection.com/elevated-dog-beds.html
how do you wash them? ?
This is a very helpful video - thanks. In my case, I have 109lb Shepard mix that has become lame. We saw something similar made by a handicapped pet company using some kind of mesh to allow the dog's urine to flow down into a catch tray. We are currently having to have the dog lay on Pooch Pee Pads to catch the urine and poo. I'd like to make my own "Pee Bed" but just not sure what I could use for the mesh. I am thinking maybe fiberglass screening. I was concerned with how to attach it to the bed - your method of screwing it on is something I hadn't considered. Ideally, I would like to make the fabric/mesh removeable like the commercial bed, but I am not skilled in sewing or other fabric architecting. So maybe the screw method would work - just not sure with mesh/screening. Any idea?
Thanks for your kind words. I think the mesh being screwed on is probably your best option. Just use the pvc snap clamps that we link to our our site at this link. www.circoinnovations.com/circo-direct
Michael Abel Bless your hearts for staying loyal to your loyal companion!
I read your comment and I'm intrigued by your question... I honestly had never considered that problem or what options are available, and I'm kinda a weirdo and like thinking of new ways to do things, so I feel like I'll keep thinking about this in the back of my mind... Not sure if you are still even looking, in fairness, but here's my brainstorm, maybe it will give you more ideas?
My main thought was that if there was some fabric to slip the mesh between and slide in and out, maybe that would work, the idea would mean basically a "frame" of fabric, but two layers of it, leaving the top layer unscrewed on one side so you could slip in the mesh, like a pillowcase works?
Obviously, that idea has lots of flaws, though, mainly that some sort of material would need to be under the mesh or pup would just fall through.
Oh! Better idea might be if you can do this concept and cover the top layer (as they do here) with mesh, and then use the underside of the pvc to attach fabric, tarp, plastic so that you could slip a tray or pee pads underneath of the mesh that he would sleep on. You could even put some fake turf stuff on top the mesh (maybe use velcro so you can change it out easily) so that he's got a more comfy surface to sleep on, and you can rinse it fairly clean?
Not sure if any of this makes sense, so I'm apologize in advance, I swear there's some logic in my head, maybe migraine brain isn't as brilliant thought right now ;)
For the large size beds what is the length you use for the PVC and how much fabric do you need?
Hi Jackie. Please see our site for details on building the beds.
www.columbusdogconnection.com/elevated_dog_beds.htm
@@OhioPuppyMills the link is broken. Is there an updated link?
@@zeke6663 Hi. This is the link: www.columbusdogconnection.com/elevated-dog-beds.html
what type of material are you using as the cloth
Hi Felip. Please see this page of our site for all details on how to make the beds. Thanks. www.columbusdogconnection.com/elevated-dog-beds.html
Will this fabric tear at the screw part when dog puts pressure
Yes, it may but that is why we suggest the pan head screws to help prevent that.
I didn't hear or see fabric dimensions for this size?
This is very easy and very simple to do, just talk to the 3 way pvc corner cartel and badda bing badda boom you’re good to go
How would you wash these if the fabric needs washing?
Depending on what fabric you use, a scrub brush and hose, or a power washer.
Can u made a bigger size bed that the one you made??
Yes, you can make any size. See our site for small, medium and large sizes. We made a chia like sized bed to take to events and into stores to show them what we are making. You just need to adjust the pvc and cloth sizes.
HI I thought i saw the measurement of the fabric. i thought i took screen shots. thank you form Ollie's Pack Rescue & transport.
Thanks for all the good you do. If you need any directions on the beds, check this page of the site. ks www.columbusdogconnection.com/elevated-dog-beds.html
Ever seen the little video of someone heating a nut and a bolt and pushing the PVC pipe over one (ie. the bolt) and the connector over the other (the nut), then cooling them under cold water and twisting the nut and bolt out. It leaves you with a pipe and connector that can then be screwed together.
Thanks Kirsty. That might work.
I would love feedback on how these have held up over time?
I'm mainly wondering how you (and anyone else who would share) feel that these beds compare to similar beds from a manufacturer, particularly on their overall longevity in a rescue/shelter environment?
My general experience with any type product is that typically items from a manufacturer are of inferior quality to something you build yourself. It seems logical to assume the same would apply in this situation, and I would be delighted if these seem to last at least as long as the manufactured product, as long as they also aren't prone to needing maintenence when built correctly originally... I'm curious if that seems to be the case?
My local rescue is considering purchasing beds from the manufacturer, and since it would be a significant cost even when discounted for rescues, it seemed worth at least exploring options.
I really think these would be a great thing to build (I've wanted to build one for my own rescue dogs), but I'm just wary of the uncertainties and know that it a realistic idea if it is likely to need maintenence any more frequently than purchased ones.
Any insight, feedback, or lessons learned since this post would be very appriciated!
Thanks so much for posting this wonderful, clear and concise video, and thanks to everyone who helps animals! Rescue dogs rock! (I've got three, lol!)
I built one over 10 years ago and have had no problems with it. When I made ,I did not even know there was a video. The material I used is pet screen netting. Pets can't tear it. I make washable blankets and quilts and sew ties to the corners ,so the cover stays put.
@@Dianatorres6990 that's awesome! Thanks for the reply! :)
What I like about these beds , is they are very easy to take with to your next destination, you can take them apart and even make a long pouch for them to carry them . The netting I used is very light. yet very durable. I would suggest a thicker PVC pipe for a bigger dog.
When I built mine I used the half inch wood screw. I used the wood crew because it has a flat head. What I also did was fold in at least 1 and 1/2 in of the nettting under all the way around the bed and then screw. Make sure your netting evenly stretched all the way around and then secure. I really enjoyed making this bed and our dog is really enjoying. Our mini pinscher dog even takes a a dive to get on it.
For anyone that wants to make several beds ,try making one and see how your dog likes it. These beds are easy to build and light weight.🙏
I can get them corner pieces at Lowe's hardware
It seems some Lowe's/Home Depots have them and some don't.
@@columbusdogconnection2950 What Dept. at Lowes, Plumbing
Can you tell me the dimensions for small medium large sizes?
Please see our website for detailed sizes and cloth info. ttps://www.columbusdogconnection.com/elevated-dog-beds.html
My American Staffordshire Terrier broke the pcv pipe in no time. Now he has an aluminum Kuranda which is great.
Hi Tomas. What size pvc did you use?
@@columbusdogconnection2950 2”
@@columbusdogconnection2950 He does not lay on the bed, he slams on it
@@columbusdogconnection2950 In the case of my dog, the bed is not subjected to units of weight, but units of Newtons instead.
what cloth is that?
Aditi Sonar Looks like canvas. Any material shop will carry it. Even Hobby Lobby.
Ok what kind of fabric do i need
Complete directions on our website: www.columbusdogconnection.com/elevated-dog-beds.html
What material is the bed made from?
PVC and durable fabric
What is that fabric u used
Please see this page of our site for cloth options. Thanks www.ColumbusDogConnection.com/elevated-dog-beds.html
You left out the WHY. Why elevated? Why just a couple inches off the ground? I've seen this design before but I didn't quite understand the advantage over just a typical cushion bed.
Hi Brent. Most kennels have cement or other hard surface flooring. An elevated bed provides a softer, dryer, cleaner place to rest.
Also, a shelter can't keep up with the cleaning of absorbable surfaces that a cushion bed would be.
What is that fabrik?
Please see this page of our site for cloth options. Thanks www.columbusdogconnection.com/elevated-dog-beds.html
What type of fabric
Please see this page of our site for cloth options. Thanks
www.columbusdogconnection.com/elevated-dog-beds.html
Cut list?
Hi. Please see this page of our site for all details. www.ColumbusDogConnection.com/elevated-dog-beds.html
I'm confused as to why you would claim that the corner pieces are special order only and that you can't buy them at the big stores. That's not true at all. Almost any hardware store that sells pvc pipe will have those corner pieces, including Lowes and Home Depot. $2 or less each typically.
Dear Dodger,
The Home Depot and Lowe's in the Columbus area do not carry these. The web sites for both stores also don't list them. What store did you buy them from?
I think you're confused. I believe you're thinking of the 3-way pieces but the elbows are not at 90* angles. The ones in this video are a special furniture-grade as they are not a standard plumbing piece used in the united states... hence why you cannot find them at places like Lowes or Home Depot. If you do find them, however, please let me know :D
Please see this page of our site for cloth options. Thanks www.columbusdogconnection.com/elevated-dog-beds.html
I'm really sure you can build it yourself. I did this 2 weeks ago thanks to the Woodglut plans.
They're just trying to make money, those corner pieces are everywhere lol
Im using woodprix instructions to make it and I do it already :)
Why don't you use a rubber mallet instead of a hammer
Yes, either will work.
um why dont you just use PVC cement...
Using the screws gives you the opportunity to put a new cloth hammock on if the original gets chewed/destroyed.
@@columbusdogconnection2950 im talking about for the PVC joints, not the fabric, but sure
@@squirts1 If you watch the video you will see. You have to be able to tighten the side pieces of pvc. The legs don't need the extra effort of glue, hence saving you time and money.
@@columbusdogconnection2950 i mean if you say so... but glue is faster and easier than self tapping screws. it also reduces the metal in range of teeth.
Ever think about using PVC glue duh!!
Hi Kenneth. Where are you suggesting to use the glue? We love to hear suggestions on how to make the beds better, but no need to be snarky, ok?
Gluing the corners would prevent the ability to add tension to the second side when applying the covering by applying torque using the channel locks. I think these people know what they're doing.
@@williambrady5526 Thanks William. We appreciate your support and clarifying Kenneth Haven's rude comment.
So bad
Hi Shaji. Not sure what you mean. Do you have a question about the beds?
You both look like you have the know-how and the tools to do it so my question is why didn't you just put together a simple wood frame rather then have to find the pvc corners and those things?
1 person can make a wooden frame. Then with the fabric easily staple gun it in tact. Just saying.
Hi Rob
Yes, one person can also make a pvc frame, it's just that you will build a stronger frame with 2 people. We would also suggest pvc over wood as you can't easily clean the wood from urine. The panhead screws will also give you a better, long term hold vs the small size of the staple gun staples.